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The Richland Library Friends will host a book discussion and signing with Congressman James E. Clyburn during their annual meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5 at Richland Library Main, located at 1431 Assembly St. in Columbia.

Congressman Clyburn will discuss his book, Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black, which follows his humble beginnings in Sumter, SC to his prominence on the Washington D.C. political scene. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 929-3475